Washington: Donald Trump says he intends to expedite the AUKUS defence pact to give nuclear-powered submarines to Australia as Anthony Albanese received a warm welcome to the White House .

The prime minister and the US president also signed a rare earths agreement aimed at ensuring a steady supply of the critical minerals at a time when China is trying to tighten control over global supply.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump shake hands after signing a rare earth minerals agreement during a bilateral meeting in the White House. Credit: Getty Images

Anthony Albanese received a warm welcome to the White House. Credit: Bloomberg

When asked whether he was across the details of the Biden-era tri-lateral security deal, and if he would honour it, the US p

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